Posted by Between the Lines

Theodore Roosevelt, (1858-1919) - He became the 26th American President when he was not quite 43, as the result of the assassination of President McKinley. He served from 1901 to 1909 bringing new excitement and power to the Presidency, as he vigorously led Congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy. He took the view that the President as a “steward of the people” should take whatever action necessary for the public good unless expressly forbidden by law or the Constitution.”